AT&T (HAM:SOBA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.90 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 14% Below Median

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HAM:SOBA AT&T Inc HAM:SOBA
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GF Value €20.76
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What is AT&T Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

AT&T HAM:SOBA +0.69% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 1.05. GuruFocus rates HAM:SOBA with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 289 Telecommunication Services companies, AT&T ranks better than 72.32% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), AT&T's current share price is €18.78. AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €20.78. AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.90.

The historical rank and industry rank for AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:SOBA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56   Med: 1.05   Max: 1.7
Current: 0.88

During the past years, AT&T's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.70. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 1.05.

HAM:SOBA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
72.32% of 289 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.83 vs HAM:SOBA: 0.88

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

AT&T's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €13.619. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €20.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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AT&T  (HAM:SOBA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


AT&T Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


AT&T Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

AT&T Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

AT&T Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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AT&T Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.15 1.18 1.15 1.03 1.19

HAM:SOBA vs VZ, TMUS, CMCSA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


AT&T Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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AT&T Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=18.78/20.78
=0.90

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, AT&T's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=13.619/330.2130*330.2130
=13.619

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

AT&T Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 17.853 241.018 24.460
201609 17.935 241.428 24.531
201612 19.015 241.432 26.007
201703 18.836 243.801 25.512
201706 18.080 244.955 24.373
201709 17.077 246.819 22.847
201712 19.387 246.524 25.968
201803 19.250 249.554 25.472
201806 21.575 251.989 28.272
201809 21.671 252.439 28.348
201812 22.222 251.233 29.208
201903 22.450 254.202 29.163
201906 22.323 256.143 28.778
201909 22.758 256.759 29.269
201912 22.854 256.974 29.368
202003 22.580 258.115 28.887
202006 21.921 257.797 28.079
202009 20.918 260.280 26.538
202012 18.650 260.474 23.643
202103 19.470 264.877 24.273
202106 18.867 271.696 22.931
202109 19.496 274.310 23.469
202112 20.614 278.802 24.415
202203 21.440 287.504 24.625
202206 15.631 296.311 17.419
202209 17.349 296.808 19.302
202212 12.912 296.797 14.366
202303 12.986 301.836 14.207
202306 13.156 305.109 14.238
202309 13.591 307.789 14.581
202312 13.248 306.746 14.262
202403 13.414 312.332 14.182
202406 13.644 314.175 14.340
202409 12.854 315.301 13.462
202412 13.890 315.605 14.533
202503 13.336 319.799 13.770
202506 12.745 322.561 13.047
202509 13.268 324.800 13.489
202512 13.413 324.054 13.668
202603 13.619 330.213 13.619

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90 mean?
AT&T (HAM:SOBA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on AT&T and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 1.05. Over the past decade, AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, AT&T ranks #80 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
AT&T's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 1.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 1.70. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.83. AT&T's value of 0.90 is 50.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AT&T ranks #80 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AT&T has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, AT&T ranks #80 out of 289 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts AT&T in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.83. AT&T's value of 0.90 is 50.8% below this benchmark. Historically, AT&T's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 1.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.05 vs. the industry median of 1.83, AT&T has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.83, based on 289 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AT&T's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90 is 50.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on AT&T and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AT&T's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 1.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AT&T stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AT&T (HAM:SOBA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.76, compared to a current price of €18.78 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 1.05 and 50.8% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.83. AT&T's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AT&T (HAM:SOBA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is AT&T (HAM:SOBA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AT&T stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €18.78 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €20.76. GuruFocus considers AT&T to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:SOBA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.90 (14% below median its 10-year median of 1.05)
  • GF Value™: €20.76 vs. price of €18.78 (9.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.8% below the Telecommunication Services median (#80 of 289)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:SOBA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AT&T Business Description

Address 208 S. Akard Street, Dallas, TX, USA, 75202
The wireless business contributes nearly 70% of AT&T's revenue. The company is the third-largest US wireless carrier, connecting 74 million postpaid and 17 million prepaid phone customers. Fixed-line enterprise services, which account for about 14% of revenue, include internet access, private networking, security, voice, and wholesale network capacity. Residential services, about 11% of revenue, primarily consist of in-home broadband internet access, serving 15 million customers. AT&T also has a sizable presence in Mexico, with 25 million wireless customers, but this business only accounts for 3% of revenue. The company recently sold its 70% equity stake in satellite television provider DirecTV to its partner, private equity firm TPG.
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